The follow-up to Twenty-Four Three finds Carter Reed bulldozing back into McKenna's life, but sooner than he expected. He'd always intended to come for her, but now instead of claiming her because the threat is gone, he has to claim her because the threat knows who she is--and it's coming for her.

I was so happy to see these characters again, lol. Carter is focused, okay? He needs to keep McKenna safe and while he can't blow off what he feels for her, he's trying to remain detached until he solves the problem. I loved seeing him in his element and hunting down answers. I also appreciated his aligning himself in a way he might not have otherwise to give McKenna extra assurance.. I found myself loving when he let his walls down though. Seeing him invested in her happiness and not just her safety was a great transition. The intrigue surrounding his family history was deep enough to keep you guessing but not so much it weighed you down. It showed great balance. McKenna was her same tough self, demanding no less than the world from the man she knew could give it to her. She was afraid to be all in, as she should have been, but she wasn't afraid of Carter and that distinction made for great writing.

The two of them were passionate and in tune with each other in so many ways. I loved her bestie and her parents and the lightheartedness they brought to a tense story. And the love was evident, even when they weren't saying it. Amazing read.